HC Deb 27 February 1922 vol 151 c43
83. Major G. LOWTHER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has received any in formation regarding the reported political disturbances in Portugal?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Yes, Sir. His Majesty's Minister at Lisbon naturally keeps His Majesty's Government informed of the situation, which is now practically normal, as fully reported in the Press.

Mr. MILLS

Will this Government recognise the Government de jure?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Of course, we always recognise it.

Mr. MILLS

Will the hon. Gentleman contrast the speed with which that has been granted with the years in which the Government of Russia has been denied the same?